Markdown to HTML Converter

Convert Markdown to HTML source and preview.

Markdown Input

Preview HTML Code

update Updated: Oct 27, 2026

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Turn Markdown into an HTML fragment as you type. Preview headings, lists, links, tables and fenced code blocks, then switch to HTML Code and copy the generated markup. The preview and copied output use the same sanitized HTML.

lightbulb When to use this tool

check_circle Prepare a Markdown draft for a CMS field that accepts HTML fragments.
check_circle Check how headings, emphasis, lists and tables turn into HTML tags.
check_circle Inspect a README-style snippet before copying its HTML into an existing page.

Inputs and results

Input: Markdown text pasted or typed into the input, with a sample to try.

Output: A live rendered preview and a copyable, sanitized HTML fragment.

Why use our tool?

Inspect appearance and markup

Preview and HTML Code let you inspect both appearance and markup.

Copy the same sanitized output

The copied output matches the sanitized HTML used in the preview.

Start with editable examples

A sample provides headings, lists, a table and a code block to edit.

How it works

Paste or type Markdown, or choose Load Sample.

Inspect the live Preview as you edit. Separate paragraphs with a blank line and use consistent list indentation.

Switch to HTML Code to examine the generated fragment.

Choose Copy HTML and paste into a destination that accepts HTML.

Preview in the destination too: its CSS and content restrictions can change how the same HTML looks.

Examples

science Convert a heading and emphasis

Put # Project notes on the first line, then a blank line and This is **important**. The result contains an h1 heading and a paragraph with a strong element around important.

science Create a table

Use | Name | Status |, followed by | --- | --- | and | Export | Ready | on separate lines. The converter produces table markup. The destination website's CSS controls borders and spacing.

science Format a code block

Put a code snippet between lines containing three backticks. The output uses pre and code elements to preserve the block's formatting. This tool does not add language-specific syntax colors.

Limitations

This is a Markdown-to-HTML conversion, not a full website builder or HTML-to-Markdown converter. It outputs a fragment without a complete document wrapper or your destination site's CSS. Fenced code is formatted but not syntax-highlighted. Raw HTML can be changed or removed by sanitization. Previewing external images can make network requests to their hosts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert Markdown to HTML? expand_more

Paste Markdown into the input. The preview updates as you type. Switch to HTML Code to inspect the result, then use Copy HTML to copy the generated fragment.

Which Markdown features are supported? expand_more

The parser supports headings, emphasis, links, ordered and unordered lists, blockquotes, tables and fenced code blocks. Features requiring additional extensions, such as math rendering or code syntax highlighting, are not provided here.

Is the result a complete HTML page? expand_more

No. Copy HTML gives you a fragment for an existing page or CMS field. It does not include a full document wrapper, a stylesheet or hosting. The destination's styles may make it look different from this preview.

Why is some embedded HTML removed or changed? expand_more

Generated HTML is sanitized before it reaches Preview, HTML Code or Copy HTML. Unsafe markup and attributes can be stripped. If the Markdown includes external images, displaying the preview may request those images from their hosts.

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Processing & Privacy

Processing uses your browser rather than uploading the supplied input to a processing server. Fonts and tool libraries can make third-party network requests. Optional analytics loads after consent. See the Privacy Policy for site-wide details.